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VET National Code: CHC33021 | CRICOS Code: 116110H

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

Sydney Metro College > Education and Training > CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
Level:
Certificate III
CRICOS Code:
116110H
Delivered Location:
Sydney Campus Only
Duration:
52 Weeks
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This qualification is designed to meet the needs of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. It reflects the role of workers involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Course Outline
Qualification Code & Name CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) Qualification Duration 52 Weeks (Terms 1-3 of 10 Weeks & Term 4 of 14 Weeks)
Terms
Term Duration: Terms 1 – 3 consist of 10 weeks and Term 4 of 14 weeks.		 Unit Code Unit Name Core / Elective Unit
Term 1 HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care Core
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Core
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing Core
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia Elective
Term Break (2 Weeks)
Term 2 CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach Elective
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems Core
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support Core
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services Core
Term Break (2 Weeks)
Term 3 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically Core
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control Core
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support Elective
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care Elective
Term Break (2 Weeks)
Term 4 CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support Core
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion Elective
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach Elective
Work Placement (5 weeks - 120 Hours)
Term 4 (Continued after Work Placement) CHCDIS012 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach Elective
Term Break (2 Weeks)

Important Information

  • Note that the sequence of unit delivery may vary. A timetable with your allocated units for each term will be provided at the beginning of the term.
  • To successfully complete the qualification, a total of 15 units must be completed, including Core and Elective units as listed above.
  • Course requirements: Completion of 120 hours of Work Placement in an approved Service Centre.

After successful qualification completion the following job options may be available as listed below.

Job opportunities to work in as a:

  • Accommodation Support Worker
  • Care Assistant
  • Community Care Worker
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Residential Care Worker
  • Personal Care Worker
  • Other direct work in the community services sector

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education with:

  • CHC43321 Certificate IV in Disability
  • CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
  • A range of other Community Services Diplomas

A Course credit is the recognition of prior learning, study, or work experience that allows students to receive credit towards a qualification. It can reduce the course duration and cost required to complete a course by exempting students from certain units if they have already met the learning outcomes. This process is outlined on the Sydney Metro College website under the download section in the Student Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

Sydney Metro College has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
  • Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
  • Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
    • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
    • Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
    • Successful completion of an English Placement Test

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted.  Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks, consisting of 4 terms – 3 terms of 10 weeks each and 1 term of 14 weeks, plus up to 8 weeks of term breaks (2 weeks per term), including public holidays.

This program is delivered face-to-face and is classroom-based. All units are delivered and assessed using a combination of the following instructor–led methods; face-to-face in the classroom, in a simulated environment and blended online accessing learning and assessment via the E- learning platform. A mandatory 120 hours working within an Approved Service Centre.

 

Still have further questions or need clarification, please contact our administrations team: admissions@sydneymetrocollege.edu.au

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